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Governance

The governance of Warrington & Vale Royal College is carried out by a Governing Body comprised of highly experienced individuals, who have extensive experience across industry, business, law, finance and the community, as well as students and staff.

The Governing Body meets at least twice each term to discuss the college’s strategy and its progress on key performance matters.

The Governing Body also has five sub-committees, which look at the college’s performance on finance and quality matters and in more detail at all key areas of the business.

Governors also play an active role in college life through support and advice, as well as attending events and promoting the good work the college does in the community.

Audit Committee

Robert Cox (Committee Chair)

Andrew Ellams

Peter Lloyd

Sam Naylor

Finance & Resources Committee

Steven Broomhead (Committee Chair)

Andrew Bainbridge (Vice Chair)

Lucy Gardner

Nichola Newton

Peter Scott

Mervyn Ward

Caroline Rowley

Standards and Curriculum Committee

Kirstie Simpson (Committee Chair)

Martin Berman

Nichola Newton

Geoff Spencer

Nicola Wilson

& Co-opted members Alison Birkinshaw and Martin Sim

Search and Governance Committee

Andrew Ellams (Committee Chair)

Andrew Bainbridge

Nichola Newton

Mervyn Ward

Senior Staff Salaries Committee

Steven Broomhead (Committee Chair)

Robert Cox

Mervyn Ward

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Nichola Newton
Principal & Chief Executive
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Mervyn Ward
Chair of the Corporation
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Professor Steven Broomhead
Vice Chair of the Corporation, Chair of Finance and Resources Committee, Chair of Senior Staff Salaries Committee
Robert Cox
Robert Cox
Chair of Audit Committee
Andrew Ellams
Andrew Ellams
Chair of Search and Governance Committee
Kirstie Simpson
Kirstie Simpson
Chair of Standards and Curriculum Committee
Martin Berman
Martin Berman
External Member
Geoff Spencer
Geoff Spencer
External Member
Peter Scott
Peter Scott
External Member
Lucy Gardner
Lucy Gardner
External Member
Andrew Bainbridge
Andrew Bainbridge
External Member
Sam Naylor
Sam Naylor
External Member
Caroline Rowley
Caroline Rowley
External Member
Ben Brady
Ben Brady
Staff Governor
Mel Hallett
Mel Hallett
Staff Governor
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Naomi Jones
Student Governor

Could you be a Warrington & Vale Royal College Governor?

Do you have an interest in education and training? Would you like to play an important role in becoming part of a progressive and innovative educational establishment committed to meeting the needs of the community it serves? Do you have leadership skills that you could use to serve your community?

If you have an interest in education and would like to play an important role in becoming part of a progressive educational establishment committed to meeting the needs of the local community, then becoming a member of the Board at Warrington & Vale Royal College may be the perfect opportunity for you! You can register your interest for future opportunities as they arise by contacting the Clerk to the Corporation, lchurchill@wvr.ac.uk

Being a Governor is a highly rewarding voluntary role, working with others to ensure that the college meets the needs of the community it serves.

In October 2019 Warrington & Vale Royal College was officially commended as Good by Ofsted and we celebrated some of the highest pass rates in England, ranking us in the top 10 nationally for the third consecutive year. Our mission is 'Realising potential, transforming lives'.

The essential requirements for joining us are a commitment and interest in contributing to the leadership of first class educational and training opportunities for young people and adults in Warrington and Vale Royal.

Your commitment:

  • Attending meetings of the Governing Body
  • Reading papers in advance of meetings
  • Participation in discussions and debates
  • To scrutinise and challenge
  • Gaining experience through membership of sub-committees
  • Participation in training and other events.

Governing Corporation Board Minutes

Financial Statements

Key Governance Documents

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